At a Glance
Median Income
$56,058
$20,678 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
Zillow: $207,074
Median Rent
$694/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
26.9% smoking rate
How Sunbright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunbright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunbright a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunbright residents earn a median household income of $56,058 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,678. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunbright is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,074. Median rent is $694/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
5.1% of adults in Sunbright hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunbright has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population785
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,058
Per Capita$20,678
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$461M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$694
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$207,074
Housing Units300
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,305/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation1,396 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunbright was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.